2-month job loss totals more than 36M The Labor Department reported that almost 3 million people filed unemployment last week, bringing the two-month total of job losses to 36 million. Michelle Meyer, Bank of America's head of US economics, says the job losses are a "rolling shock" to the economy, despite states beginning reopening measures. Full Story: The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/14)
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Ways to adapt hiring practices for social distancing Employers have changed interviewing practices amid social distancing, company leaders say. They say they rely more on references and multiple rounds of screening before deciding which candidates to invite for video or phone interviews. Full Story: Inc. (5/12)
Employers Need a New Model for Outplacement Between layoffs and automation, America's workers face daunting challenges. Traditional outplacement providers don't know how to help. Employers are embracing a new model for outplacement to help workers gain long-term economic mobility. Learn more.
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Kaytie Kamphoff, a high-school special-education teacher in Minnesota, recently invited a former student to stay with her during the pandemic. Kamphoff said the student had a history of unstable living situations, and she had recently learned the student was staying in a crowded home and sleeping on a couch. Full Story: Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (tiered subscription model) (5/12)
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